The Russian Kettlebell CERTIFICATION (RKC) Instructor Workshop

How to Dominate Your Competition, Boost Your Income and Attract More Customers with Kettlebells — The Nation's #1 Tool for Strength, Conditioning and Resilience

The Russian Kettlebell Certification Workshop Gives You A Crash Course in Advanced Strength Skills… Ignites New Business Opportunities… And Propels You Into The Front Ranks of Physical Excellence

Since Dragon Door introduced America to kettlebells in 2001, this amazing "gym in one hand" has been redefining our nation's strength and conditioning landscape.

Now, personal trainers who incorporate kettlebells into their programs have watched their client base explode. Previous clients have flocked back, attracted by undeniable gains in strength—and loss of body fat! Kettlebells have opened up whole new vistas of training success for personal trainers and their clients alike.

In fact, professionals of all kinds have been rushing to take advantage of the kettlebells' almost magical ability to strip off unwanted fat and turn wretched physiques into the envy of the neighborhood…

And, of course, athletic coaches at the school and professional level have been falling over themselves to ensure they and their athletes gain the competitive advantage almost guaranteed by proper kettlebell training.

Then, the police and military — whose very lives can depend on their physical strength and conditioning levels — have jumped on kettlebells as the quick and very handy answer to fast and permanent strength and cardio gains.

With the kettlebells growing popularity as the exercise tool "that does it all"—be it for the professional athlete or simply average fitness-Joe looking for a more effective workout- there's a rising demand for highly skilled and competent kettlebell instructors.

And there's ONLY ONE KETTLEBELL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM in the United States that delivers the depth and breadth of core competencies critical to successful kettlebell instruction… Dragon Door's Russian Kettlebell Certification…

An enthusiastic following of leading fitness and athletic authorities in the country, not to mention trainers, doctors and therapists have rushed to agree:

Dr. Dennis Koslowski, Chiropractor, ART specialist and the first American to win Olympic Medals in Greco-Roman Wrestling (Bronze in 1988, Silver in 1992), has stated "If I could've met Pavel in the early 80's, I might have won two Gold medals."

"As a school teacher the RKC certification was the best thing that I could do for my students.I highly recommend the RKC certification course to personal trainers, teachers and Olympic weightlifting coaches in their development of athletes with whom they work."—Mike Burgener, Buena Vista, CA

"I'm a training specialist for the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement. Since attaining RKC status, I've been able to train the head Officer Survival Instructor in kettlebell techniques; and have also convinced him to add kettlebell workouts to our Special Agent Training Class.

As a result of implementing kettlebells in our training regimen, I firmly believe we are creating a safer and more resilient cadre of Special Agents for the protection of the citizens of the State of Florida. I don't believe any of this would have been possible had I not attended the RKC Certification Program!"—Craig T. O'Connell, FDLE Leadership Center

The business rewards and personal results from attending the Russian Kettlebell Certification have often been spectacular:

"I have been a personal trainer since 1987, and frankly, I've never seen anything like the excitement generated by Russian kettlebells. This age-old art has infused my business with a new level of passion I've never seen before, and it's spreading like wildfire.

Let's start with the financial benefits. I've more than doubled my personal training income since becoming Russian kettlebell certified, which has enriched my career as well as my personal life. This past Thanksgiving I was actually able to leave the gym behind and whisk my wife away on a rugged 2-week trip to Costa Rica, something that simply would not have been feasible before.

December 2004 was one of my busiest months ever. Business was up, and clients were in a generous mood. My wife couldn't help but note the huge increase in holiday tips I received, which nearly covered the cost of our Costa Rican adventure!

"What do you attribute it to," she asked. "The economy isn't that great." I immediately summed it up in one word: "KETTLEBELLS!"

The bottom line is, my clients were feeling generous because they were grateful for what they'd gained (and lost!) over the past year! I've had incredible results across the board with all my clients, male and female, since kettlebells entered the picture.

One of my longtime clients lost 26 pounds in six weeks. His sister and her husband, visiting from Ireland over the holidays, were totally amazed at both his fitness level and this odd "new" form of training.

A newer client lost three dress sizes and really toned up in the span of two months that she had to prepare for her wedding.

A masseuse called me to inquire about kettlebell training because she couldn't help but notice the change in muscle tone our mutual client had achieved.

Success stories like these—and there are many—made for a lot of very happy and fit clients with a renewed interest and commitment to training.

Needless to say, these kinds of results also brought a lot of new business my way last year. I now have a physical therapist sending me clients because of the improvements he's seen in his patients' strength and mobility after sending them my way.

"Beyond the professional gains, Russian kettlebells have really benefited me on a personal level as an athlete…"

I am 46 years old and have pursued a very rugged and adventurous outdoor lifestyle for as long as I can remember. As a result, there were a few old injuries that had really started to dog me in the past couple of years.

Since becoming KBC certified, however, things have changed. I have made amazing strength gains, but perhaps more importantly in terms of improving my quality of life, I have increased the flexibility and joint mobility in my hips and shoulders tremendously. Both have been invaluable in terms of increasing my enjoyment of rock climbing, skiing, and hiking, not to mention improving my performance exponentially!

My endurance, strength-to-weight ratio, core strength, static strength, grip strength, and flexibility are all markedly greater than before I started training with kettlebells and incorporating Pavel's other techniques.

Pavel has a way of cutting through the B.S., and he gave me the essential information and techniques that work, both for my clients and for me personally. No question about it, becoming a Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor is the best move I have made in 18 years as a trainer." —Gus Petersen, RKC, Denver, CO

"My income has nearly doubled since taking my RKC cert, all without any extra investment in time (from about $30,000 to $60,000)."—Jason C. Brown, RKC, Roslyn, PA

"Since attending the April 2003 Kettlebell certification my business has expanded to the point that my wife and I were able to open up our own Fitness Facility in La Jolla , California in November of 2004.

Our business was expanding so much last year, it didn't make any sense financially for us to stay at the gym we were renting space from before we opened up the center. I highly recommend that any strength and conditioning coach, trainer or fitness enthusiast take the Kettlebell Certification as it will clearly give you the edge you need to stand out in your community." —Franz Snideman RKC, La Jolla, CA

"I am the owner of a physiotherapy practice and strengthening is an integral part of recovery. Unfortunately, I have found that most conventional strengthening systems are impractical for most of my clients for various reasons. I had excellent results personally with kettlebell training and felt that it would be applicable to my clients as they are available in a variety of weights.

Like most everything I have experienced from DragonDoor, the course exceeded my expectations. Since the course, I have successfully used the kettlebells for rehabilitation. I have also run up to three classes per week after work hours at a local gym because of the buzz that has been created. I should note that there have been no injuries in the past year and a half since I started teaching, which is remarkable considering many of my students are also clients who have been recovering from injuries.

Although I have never advertised these classes, I am already busier than I want to be with teaching due to the word of mouth generated by my students. This exposure certainly hasn't hurt my physiotherapy practice either.

"At last I can offer my clients a time-tested and effective anti-aging fitness program rather than vaguely telling them they need to strength train and stretch daily."

The kettlebells have solved my previous dilemma of effective exercise prescription and I truly believe have started a lot of people who otherwise would never before participated in an exercise program down a lifelong path of better health and fitness.

I now feel like I am a complete health care provider with the skills I can pass along a kettlebell instructor."—Keith Weber, BScPT, RKC, Red Deer, Canada

Still wondering if Dragon Door's Russian Kettlebell Instructor Training will be the single best strength training experience of your life…? Then read this now:

"The Russian Kettlebell Certification was an intense learning period for exercise practice that you can't get anywhere else with people you probably couldn't find together in one group if you searched a lifetime. Excellent and thorough knowledge by all instructors, especially Pavel.Scope is probably the broadest I have ever dealt with. Practical use is excellent." —Bud Jeffries, Author, Lakeland, FL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
Former National Level bodybuilder, 1999 Powerlifting World Champ, Former Paratrooper.

"Since I am a gym owner, I have been to a lot of different workshops: this one is by far the best. The quality of instruction and level of attention is second to none. This is the highest quality of instruction I have ever had, and I have been to some excellent workshops. Pavel and the Senior RKC instructors are top notch. There is tremendous depth and it is extremely practical for anyone in athletics or just looking to get in shape. This workshop accomplished everything and more that I was hoping for." —Thomas Phillips, Special Education Teacher/ Owner personal training studio, Tinton Falls, NJ

"The instructors were as better than any other clinic I've been to and that is a lengthy list. I enjoyed the combination of no-nonsense approach with humor and camaraderie. In their various disciplines or exercises the instructors were at the top of the pyramid. They have a way of distilling complex concepts to their simple essence. Great course, ton of info, great instructors, great community of folks from all over the world (literally)." —Bruce Kelly, Personal Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach, Swarthmore, PA

"RKC training has taken away my frustration with the traditional method of strength training, and has given me a direction of where to go. RKC has given me science, logic, invention, and creativity in strength training. Pavel's ability to guide a question in order to get an answer is amazing.

As a life long athlete, it was extremely hard to retire from professional basketball of 14years because I felt I lost my identity as an athlete. Kettlebells has brought back the athlete in me. Moreover, it has allowed me to go further than where I was. Today, at 41 years old, I'm strong and more flexible then I was at the height of my successful basketball career." —Kirsten Cummings, Personal Trainer, San Diego, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
High school & College All American 1st team in Basketball. Professional Basketball player 14 years. 2003 2nd in US Women's National Championships in Sailing Masters degree in bio Mechanics

"A fantastic boot camp. A very challenging will-testing weekend. I found it a privilege that instructors of this caliber offer their knowledge and understanding. The quality of training is phenomenal and demands total respect." —Missy Beaver, Personal Trainer, Santa Monica, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
I played fours years of college basketball. I am an avid golfer and participated in the state championship in high school. I am training to participate in amateur boxing. I skateboard, boogie board, rock climb and enjoy climbing ropes and doing the rings in SM.

"Deeper scope and range of material than anything I have attended before." —Pat Cuntrera, Teacher/Trainer, West Paterson, NJ

"Informative and overall a great experience. I think every trainer and coach should be required to take this course! Quality of instruction was top-notch. Sr. Instructors were always available and patient. By far the most challenging and in depth training course I have taken, (and I have taken a lot or courses.) —Ryan Lee, Fitness Entrepreneur

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
10 years as a trainer and coach (sports med and HS strength coach) Track and Field sprinter — state champion in college. Specialize in online training and consulting.

"These 3 days were packed full of essential information on technique, principles, and other components. It was presented in a sequence and method that yielded proficiency in a short period of time. From the beginning, each principle stacked on to the next. I feel I walk away from this with complete confidence I can train people immediately to a high degree of proficiency. It is amazing the level of knowledge that was present on these grounds this weekend!! But more impressively was the ability of the staff to dissect and present that information." —Zar Horton, Firefighter/Paramedic Special Ops Training Coord. Albuquerque, NM

"The RKC was incredible. I learned a ton and it had taken my own personal strength and conditioning training to the next level. An awesome fund of knowledge & insight. They are doing to kettlebells/strength and conditioning. What George Washington Carver did with the peanut." —Luc Readinger, Physician, Minneapolis, MN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
Martial Arts

"It was the best decision that I have made in many years in regards to advancing my personal fitness levels and career. The course was far beyond what I expected. All of the instructors are top shelf and exude what kettlebell and hard style strength training is all about. To use one word: Outstanding! I'm a strength coach and have studied with some brilliant people and the knowledge of the RKC Instructors are just as or even more knowledgeable as they are. I learned from each and every instructor. The information is practical, universal, and extremely effective. It has been life changing as far as I'm concerned." —Terrence Thomas, Health, Sports Conditioning, Rehab Consultant, Miami. FL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
I have been an athlete all my life. From a nationally ranked sprinter as a youth to HS wrestling and football, to martial arts.

"Grueling, near impossible at times, one of the best weekends of my life. Pavel is a genius he has an amazing skill in finding the best training and trainers. All of the Senior RKCs are exceptional individuals that have a talent for teaching. The more I learn from Pavel the more tools I have to fox my injuries. I don't feel like I need to waste my money training with anyone else." —Adam Matz, Student/IT. Minneapolis, MN

"It was the most intense hands on high volume information and practical workshop I have ever attended. And believe me, I have been in this field for 27 years. And have been to countless seminars and workshops and nothing compares to what you will learn. If you you're an expert in this field, think again! I've got as much education and background as some of the best and I started learning the momevements, training background or specialty:
Trained Canadian Olympic & World Cup Boxers. 1998- Ranked 6th in Navy Seal Super Fitness Challenge. Assistant strength coach - Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. CSCS since 1987. HBPE, PFLC, Former collegiate — head strength coach. 27 years as fitness professional — over 25,000 trained.

"The RKC merges balance, strength, agility and endurance in one outstanding and versatile package, truly something on can take home and put into immediate action. The best seminar I have been to. I would recommend it to anyone interested in KB or strength in general. —Thomas Suk, Fulltime College Student, Willowbrook, IL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
Participated in the Honolulu Marathon and many other team and individual endurance events. Training interests lie in grip strength and dead lifting and related movements, aside from kettlebells for general strength and fitness.

"Training was tough. Instruction was uncompromising. Professionalism was outstanding. Student's progress was paramount. Very enjoyable and well worth the trip. I have never been exposed to such a vast amount of practical knowledge in such a short space of time. All instructors were willing to assist and share their knowledge with all students at all times." —Shaun Cairns, Director, Johannesburg, South Africa

"It was very demanding. It pushed my physical and emotional edge, but gave me the opportunity to learn, experience new aspects of athletics, and meet high quality coaches that I will continue to seek out in my future training. By far the most efficient training method I've learned. Compared to my history of casual coaching, this was the most info I've ever received at a training course. Practical use - very high, for both myself and my future clients. The high quality teachers here are really high quality. The medium quality teachers are probably better with smaller groups and one-on-one, though I learned something form everyone." —Christian Goldberg, Shiatsu Practitioner, Boulder, CO

"Overall it was very satisfying, the instructors were top notch and their knowledge on the subject of kettlebells was impressive. Hands down the best." —Lance Long, Fireman, New Palestine, IN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:
Former United States Marine, currently a fireman for the city of Indianapolis. Have a background in grappling and various self -defense systems.

"The RKC Certification is by far the best! I received more in one weekend, 3 days then I received in any other course! The quality of instruction was very clear, concise and to the point. All meat and no fat! The knowledge given was of the highest quality. Anyone serious about their training will take this course. I love the intensity!" —KC Goldberg, Trainer, M.A. Instructor/Consultant, Boulder, CO

"A real eye opener - especially for someone formally trained in other aspects of strength & conditioning. Just when you think you know it all…the Kettlebell Challenge will humble you with new and valuable information. It is clear that Pavel really knows his stuff, so to speak. The level of the instructors is the most impressive of any certification course. Much more intense and "hands on". This course was much more specialized then others I had taken in the past. I liked how the instructors each had their own area of specialization and explain how this type of training can meet various needs of a wide range of athletes/people." —Doug Slinker, Fitness Consultant/Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kansas City, MO

"The training and expert interaction were awesome, second to none. Each movement was broken down into segments and used. The level of knowledge concerning mobility and joint flexibility was very informative and will lead to some significant changes in my workouts. The RKC has been head and shoulders above any other training. I was challenged, taxed and improved." —Tige Watson, Paramedic/Firefighter, Albuquerque, NM

"By far the best training course I've ever done. Clear, relevant instruction and an environment that promotes learning. All the instructors were very knowledge in both a general RKC sense and also obviously in their specific field. Pavel's instruction and observations were very sharp and always cut to the cause of difficulties. The RKC course was far more useful then my previous fitness certification (ISSA). Material is clearer, there is more hands on and I feel that Pavel and Dragon Door offer much better support in the long term. Quality and scope of info was just right for a 3-day course. I had an awesome time! It was well worth the cost and the flight from oversea and I look forward to training with Pavel, the senior RKCs and the other course members in the future." —Don Stevenson, Fitness Trainer, Sydney, Australia

"For anyone who wants to maximize the results KB's can bring to all aspects of their own training, go to the RKC, become humbled. Nothing compares with this course. It fully prepares you on how to instruct others, how to better your own training, how to develop a business, and how to conduct yourself while representing the RKC. Thank you for the experience. It will always be unforgettable." —Shawn Reed, Dicks Clothing and Sporting Goods Store Manager, Oakdale, PA

"Physically demanding weekend. Great education. Unbelievable, a wealth of knowledge. At most workshops 1 or 2 instructors are great with the rest marginal. Here I was very impressed with the quality of all of the instructors." —Charlie Rivers, Athletic Director, St Louis, MO

"A humbling experience that provided me with great inspiration. Although I was introduced to my weaknesses in KB lifting, I was shown how to correct them. A phenomenally empowering experience that I would not hesitate to recommend. Unparalleled! Aside from the Marines, the most physically and mentally demanding training I've ever had the pleasure to endure. I will be back and I can hardly wait! —Roan Kalani Grimm, Student, Lake Geneva, WI